Duterte wants bill creating virology institute enacted into lawPresidential Legislative Assistant Undersecretary Orville Ballitoc, however, said a law is needed to create a new department or institute. MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte wants to see the measures establishing a virology and vaccination institute and a disease control center enacted into law before he steps down in June, a Palace official said yesterday. Presidential Legislative Assistant Undersecretary Orville Ballitoc, however, said a law is needed to create a new department or institute. Measures creating the VIP and the CDC are among the priority bills of Duterte. “We need the cooperation of everyone so it (VIP) can be passed before the President steps down,” Ballitoc said.

Source: Philippine Star February 08, 2022 01:03 UTC